Ninjago - One-shots and short Stories

Cupid's Helpers (Part 3)

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Cupid's Helpers (Part 3)

The closer he got to the booth where Nya was sitting, the slower Jay's steps became.

Oh, how he regretted not having put on his favourite orange scarf, he missed being able to hide his face behind it.

C'mon, you can do this. A Ninja never quits. He kept telling himself. And you can't let Nya be stood up on on Valentine's Day.

The Water Ninja was sitting with her back turned towards the main restaurant, so hopefully she had not witnessed his earlier breakdown - not that this would have been anything new to her. As a member of the Secret Ninja Force, she had seen many of those before.

Finally, the blue Ninja had reached the table and awkwardly cleared his throat to notify her of his presence.

Nya elegantly turned around and Jay's heart for sure skipped a beat when she flashed him a beautiful smile. "Jay?" She asked. "What are you doing here?"

Jay's face fell. Did Nya really think that he would not be able to have a date today?

"Uhm, I-I am your b-blind date." He mumbled, showing her his red letter to prove his point. "I guess." He added, hoping that she wouldn't be too disappointed.

But to his surprise, the female Ninja didn't look disappointed at all. More like the opposite. "Really?" She asked excitedly. "That's great. C'mon. Sit down." She pointed at the seat opposite her, and Jay happily accepted the invitation.

"I've spent all day wracking my brain who it would be." Nya explained, after they had placed their orders. "I would have never guessed it would be you, but I am actually  happy about it."

"You are?" Jay felt his face heat up. "Even though we see each other all the time?"

"Of course." Nya placed her hand onto his. "We may see each other at school and during training, but when do we ever get to spend time with each other without anyone else around?"

Definitely not as much as Jay would like. "You-you've noticed that?"

"Why wouldn't I?" She asked back. "I am a Ninja, I am supposed to be observant."

"You are an amazing Ninja." Jay emphasised. "And so... fearless." Unlike him.

"Thank you." Nya smiled at him. "I really hope I'll become as good as Lady Iron Dragon one day."

"I am sure you will." The brunette said.

"And what about you?" The girl wanted to know.

"Huh?" Jay was confused. What was Nya talking about?

"What is you goal?" She clarified.

"I-I don't know." Jay admitted. He sighed. "When we were fighting Lord Garmadon, all I ever wanted was to make it out there alive."

"Well, that's a good start." Nya laughed. But Jay noticed that she wasn't laughing at him. "But there must be something that you enjoy doing. Something you want to achieve."